17 days in Bali Itinerary

Formerly a sleepy fishing village, the beach resort town of Kuta now represents one of Indonesia's most popular tourist destinations.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Kuta: Ubud (Spas & Wellness, Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, &more), Pecatu (Padang Padang Beach & Uluwatu Temple) and Tegalalang (Tegalalang Rice Terrace & Mason Elephant Park). Spend the 24th (Sat) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. And it doesn't end there: stroll through Kuta Beach - Bali, kick back and relax at Pantai Sanur, take a stroll through Jimbaran Bay, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Tirta Empul Temple.

To find photos, ratings, maps, and tourist information, read our Kuta online trip maker.

Jakarta to Kuta is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, ferry, bus, and taxi. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Jakarta to Kuta. November in Kuta sees daily highs of 37°C and lows of 29°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can go by car to Amed.

A snaking coastline and quaint, sleepy fishing villages characterize Amed, a stretch of shorefront with seven villages in Bali's east.

Change things up with these side-trips from Amed: Tenganan Ancient Village (in Tenganan) and Manggis (Mendira House, Blue Lagoon Beach, &more). There's much more to do: see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, contemplate the long history of Taman Tirtagangga, explore the gorgeous colors at USS Liberty Shipwreck, and admire the striking features of Penglipuran.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Amed day trip planning site.

You can drive from Kuta to Amed in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In November, daily temperatures in Amed can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.